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Network & Host Connection Topologies
The iSCSI host ports connect to Ethernet network devices and iSCSI initiators
that comply with the IETF iSCSI standard (RFC 3720). Network connection of
the iSCSI ports is flexible. The use of network connecting devices, subnet,
Name Servers, or iSCSI management software can vary from case to case. In
the following sections, configuration diagrams will be provided to illustrate the
possible uses of the EonStor DS system in an iSCSI network.
Note that host NIC ports and the storage system’s iSCSI host ports must be
configured into the same subnet.
Please note the following:
Use the Ethernet management port for management purposes only,
i.e., SANWatch or telnet console. This Ethernet management port is
not used for I/O transactions.
Configurations such as subnet or Virtual LAN can separate iSCSI host
links, decrease overhead, and eliminate the impact of link failure.
Multiple arrays or logical partitions can be created and made available
separately through different IDs or LUN numbers on the host ports.
Usually, a RAID5 logical drive of eight (8) members often brings
optimal array performance.
NOTE
If you are using Microsoft’s software initiator, please de-select the embedded
MPIO function when installing the software, as the MPIO selection creates
conflicts with EonPath driver.
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